| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $49.80 | 3.870% | $51.7273 | $51.73 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.54 | 9.851% | $54.4202 | $54.42 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.31 | 8.507% | $31.8034 | $31.80 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.88 | 13.180% | $148.13 | $148.13 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.57 | 8.377% | $220.6231 | $220.62 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.59 | 9.515% | $135.3496 | $135.35 | $135.35 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.72 | 13.768% | $236.3189 | $236.32 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.41 | $878.3725 | $878.37 | $878.35 | $878.20 | |